What’s Coming
Mahogany in the Park
Washington (George) Park | 5531 S. King Drive
Event begins at 6:00p | Film Screening at 8:00p
One of our signature events, Mahogany in the Park, takes place on August 2 in Washington Park, the same neighborhood where Billy Dee Williams’ character runs for alderman in the film. The outdoor screening is presented in partnership with the Chicago Park District and The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, one of the oldest African American museums in the country. It is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, which brings free cultural events to neighborhood parks across the city, amplifying Chicago’s vibrant artistic communities and ensuring equitable access to the arts for all. Attendees are encouraged to arrive in full ‘70s glam—wide lapels, flowing fabrics, high drama—in celebration of the era’s boldness, beauty, and political edge. Enjoy live DJ sets, sponsored beverages, photo opportunities, and food for purchase from local vendors. Feel free to personal bring food, chairs, blankets, and other beverages and get comfortable for a night in community. For more information, visit Nights Out in the Park.
Free and open to the public.
Mahogany at 50 Screening
Siskel Film Center | 164 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601
Presented as part of the city-wide, 50th anniversary of the film MAHOGANY, this short film program explores Black aesthetics, culture, and legacy through experimental and poetic storytelling, the selections reflecting on Black iconography, fashion, interiority, and diasporic creativity. Each film offers a unique lens on how we hold memory, mark identity, and move through the world in ways that are rooted, vibrant, and visionary. With directors from Chicago and beyond, the program honors a lineage of cultural production that is both timeless and of-the-moment. Together, these films trace a tapestry of beauty, ritual, style, and presence. Programmed by Black Harvest Film Festival Curator jada-amina, and presented in collaboration with the Mahogany at 50 Committee’s Black Fashion Film Series.
Tickets | $14.50. Purchase here.
We are delighted to screen the following films during this event:
TETHER – Dir. kelechi agwuncha
WEDDING – Dir. Kenechi Ugochukwu Ekekezie
CHICAGO STYLE – Dir. Ayana Contreras
HOOP DREAMS – Dir. Kasey Elise Walker
THOSE THAT LIVED THERE - Dir. Shawn Antoine II
GLITTER AIN’T GOLD - Dir. Christian Nolan Jones
Beyond Basquiat
In the spirit of EXPO Chicago and the pulse of the city’s electrifying art scene, Black Film Club Collective invites you to an exclusive, can’t-miss evening at Three Cities Social—a sleek, intimate venue where boundary-pushing creativity takes center stage.
This is your invitation to be part of a highly curated experience celebrating Black artistry and cultural innovation. Come ready to engage, indulge, and be inspired by:
Elevated hors d’oeuvres crafted to ignite your senses
Live DJ set spinning a soundscape that sets the vibe
An abbreviated screening of Basquiat — the iconic 1996 film capturing the meteoric rise of Jean-Michel Basquiat
A provocative panel conversation featuring bold voices from the art world, unpacking the evolving journey of the contemporary artist
This is more than a night out—it’s a rare chance to connect with visionaries, creatives, and cultural changemakers shaping the future.
Spots are limited—secure yours before it’s too late.
Sisters in Cinema Open House
🎉 Sisters in Cinema First Anniversary Open House Celebration 🎉
Join us as we celebrate on Saturday, March 15, 2025 for one year of fostering creativity, community, and storytelling at the Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center located at 2310 E. 75th Street Chicago, IL 60649! This FREE event will bring together South Shore neighbors, filmmakers, artists, and supporters for an inspiring day of networking, film, music, and conversation.